May/June 2017
May 2017
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Features in this Issue
Summer Phlox by Graham Rice
This classic American native defies the dog days of summer with clouds of colorful, fragrant blooms. See all these varieties on our Summer Phlox Pinterest board.
Brie Arthur: Making Horticulture Hip by Helen Yoest
Meet the recipient of the American Horticultural Society's inaugural Emerging Horticultural Professional Award, who is shaking things up in the gardening world.
Native Ornamental Grasses by C. Colston Burrell
Hailing from the high plains to woodland edges, native American grasses provide evocative charm to any landscape. All these grasses are pictured on our Native Grasses for Home Gardens Pinterest board.
Beguiling Climbing Roses by Jeff Cox
Even small gardens can support a climbing rose. Here are some enchanting selections to consider. We have images of all the roses from this article on our Climbing Roses Pinterest board.
Shades of Shade by Jenny Rose Carey
Observing and understanding the shifting patterns of shade in your garden is the first step to turning a common landscape problem into a glorious asset.
AHS News Special: 2017 National Children & Youth Garden Symposium in Pacific Northwest
Highlights from our Departments
Homegrown Harvest: Bush snap beans
Easy to grow -- easier to enjoy.
Traveler's Guide to Gardens: Hollister House Garden
Part of a series of profiles of the 300 gardens where AHS members have special admission privileges and discounts.
In Washington, Connecticut find a traditional English-style garden inspired by a visit to Sissinghurst Castle in Kent.
Garden Solutions
Planting for pollinators.
Gardener's Notebook
Geum trial results from Chicago Botanic Garden, database of global tree species created, oldest plant fossil found, spinach shows promise for human tissue regeneration, world's smallest begonia discovered, and more.
Green Garage: Barriers and Scare Tactics for Pests
Using physical barriers and scare tactics to repel foragers, from our Contributing Editor, Rita Pelczar.
Book Reviews: Recommendations for your Gardening Library
Reviews of Pretty Tough Plants and Big Dreams, Small Garden.
Gardener's Books: Food Gardening
Reviews of The Food Lover's Garden, Homegrown Pantry, and The Foodscape Revolution.
Plant in the Spotlight: American yellowwood
News from the American Horticultural Society
Outstanding flower show displays receive AHS Environmental Awards, Tour de Trees coming to River Farm, save the date for AHS Gala, former AHS Board of Directors Chair James Corfield dies.